From chasing quail as a kid to competing in bird dog field trials, Baylor Smith has built his life around bird dogs, hard work, and the uplands. With four personally trained dogs and plenty of time spent in the field, Baylor joins Bird Camp Radio to talk training, competition, hunting, and the lifestyle that comes with it. From bird dogs to real estate and landscaping, Baylor’s work and passions all come back to one thing: the land and the outdoors.

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Episode 50 is all about chasing wild ruffed grouse with English setters. Tom McPherson of Penn's Woods Setters joins Bird Camp Radio to talk about what makes Pennsylvania grouse hunting so challenging, the dogs he breeds specifically for the grouse woods, and his experiences chasing wild birds across the Lake States. From fly tying to guiding hunts, Tom’s story is rooted in wild birds, great dogs, and the people who make the upland community special.

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On Episode 49 of Bird Camp Radio, we sit down with Dalton Brooker, a Kansas upland hunter, guide, and conservationist. From chasing pheasants and bobwhites with his dad as a kid to guiding today at Ravenwood Lodge, Dalton has built his life around Kansas upland country.

We talk bird dogs, guiding, Kansas quail, habitat, and the future of upland hunting. Dalton also shares his work with Quail Forever and why conserving the places that hold birds is just as important as chasing them.

It’s a conversation about bird dogs, hard-earned experience, conservation, and keeping the Kansas uplands wild for the next generation.

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On Episode 48 of Bird Camp Radio, we're joined by lifelong upland hunter Russ Rundle from Elk City, Oklahoma.

Russ started hunting at 11 years old with a 20-gauge H&R single-shot shotgun and quickly fell in love with chasing birds. Today, he hunts 50-75 days a year and has traveled across 10 states pursuing upland birds and hunting behind bird dogs.

We talk about his early days in the Oklahoma Panhandle, the boom-and-bust cycles of bobwhite quail, bird dogs, traveling for birds, and what has kept him coming back to the uplands for decades.

As Russ says, he’s “just getting started.”

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Tyler Fenton joins Bird Camp Radio to talk all things upland hunting, bird dogs, and the traditions that keep him coming back to the field. Growing up hunting with his dad and Brittany's, Tyler’s passion for quail and pheasants eventually led him to guiding hunts and co-owning Mississippi Upland in Laurel, Mississippi. From working dogs and chasing wild birds across the country to introducing the next generation to the upland lifestyle, Tyler shares what makes this life so special. For him, it’s not just about the birds... it’s about the dogs, the friendships, the memories, and keeping the upland tradition alive.

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Jaedon Schwartz joins Bird Camp Radio to share the story of his Facebook Marketplace GSP that he trained himself using YouTube and research. Four states, countless birds, and plenty of weekends later, the two have become a serious upland team.

As a full-time dad and military member, Jaedon makes the most of his limited time in the field. He’s also on a mission to become the fittest upland hunter, using bird hunting to train for marathons and running to prepare for hunting season.

This is a story about dogs, birds, fitness, and making every day in the field count.

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What does it take to dedicate 40+ years to great bird dogs and chase wild birds more than 100 days a year? In Episode 45, we sit down with Jerry Barnes of Toccoa River Setters in the mountains of North Georgia. A retired educator, Gulf War Army veteran, and lifelong upland fanatic, Jerry shares his passion for wild birds, fine-foot hunting setters, and the places that keep calling him back. From chasing ruffed grouse in wild country to developing quality setters, Jerry’s story is one of tradition, dedication, and a deep love for the uplands.

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This week on Bird Camp Radio, we're joined by Kirk Small, owner and lead guide of Roaring Brook Outfitters in Maine. We dive into what it takes to build a successful guide service centered around wild birds, hard-working dogs, and ethical hunting, while also exploring Maine's incredible opportunities for snowshoe hare, moose, and black bear. Kirk shares stories from the North Woods, discusses the traditions that have shaped his passion for the outdoors, and explains why providing an authentic hunting experience is at the heart of everything he does. If you've ever dreamed of hunting Maine or simply enjoy conversations about bird dogs, wild places, and hunting heritage, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
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This week on Bird Camp Radio, we sit down with Vermont upland hunter Eddie Gagne to talk about the traditions that keep us coming back to the bird woods. From rediscovering upland hunting through chasing snipe to restoring classic side-by-side shotguns, guiding on Lake Champlain, and creating unforgettable wild game meals, Eddie shares a lifetime of stories, craftsmanship, and conservation. If you love bird dogs (or hunt without them), classic doubles, and the idea of honoring every bird you harvest, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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This week on Bird Camp Radio, we sit down with Tomas Heidenwirth, lifelong upland hunter, certified dog trainer, guide, and host of the Have Dog Will Travel podcast.

We talk about his journey with English Setters, from his first bird dog to developing his own breeding program focused on early-starting, stylish, hard-hunting dogs. Tomas also shares insights on bird dog training, wild bird hunting, conservation, and his work introducing new hunters, veterans, and first responders to the outdoors.

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